Proxy Solicitors & Advisors
Not too long ago, the prospect of having one’s proxy “solicited” by a traditional proxy chaser was met with widespread disinterest, whether from significant institutional investors or everyday individuals enjoying dinner or television time. However, the landscape has transformed dramatically, fueled by the increasing success of shareholder proposals, activist investor approaches, ‘vote no’ campaigns, and full-blown proxy fights, consistently breaking previous records year after year. Accompanying these changes, astute solicitors have adapted their business models to align with the evolving times.
Our Advice:
In the current climate, companies of all sizes should contemplate having a proxy solicitation firm with a proven track record with companies similar to theirs readily available, particularly in anticipation of potential activist challenges. Even in the absence of immediate issues, we recommend engaging such a firm at least every other year to maintain readiness for unforeseen circumstances.
It’s crucial not to hastily dismiss your existing firm in favor of the latest recommendation from legal counsel or investment bankers when facing a potential or ongoing proxy fight. Instead, review our articles on proxy solicitation, proxy fights, and selecting a solicitor. We emphasize the importance of teamwork and good chemistry in a proxy contest, advocating the use of our “Chemistry Test” to ensure compatibility with your company’s culture, style, senior management, and board.
Given that several firms may pass the chemistry test, we propose the “Life-Boat Test” as the next step. This analogy proves powerful, particularly in proxy fights, where the survival of the company and team is paramount. All key players must operate in perfect harmony, often in close quarters, leaving no room for anyone not fully contributing.
This Life-Boat Test can be a valuable criterion for selecting any significant service provider. Ultimately, choosing the firm that excels in the Life-Boat Test simplifies the decision-making process, ensuring alignment with your company’s needs and values while minimizing the risk of making the wrong choice.
Listings: Proxy Solicitors & Advisors

Corporate Advisory Firm
Alliance Advisors is an independent advisory firm focused on Shareholder Meeting Advisory, Shareholder Engagement, Compensation, Governance & Sustainability Advisory, M&A - Activism, Institutional Investor Intelligence, Proxy Logistics and Retail Outreach strategies.
We work around the world for publicly traded companies, operating at board and C-suite levels. We go beyond the norm to develop and execute bold, client-first strategies, resulting in winning outcomes. We have a longstanding client base of over 1200 active public companies from a range of industries and market capitalization size.
Our clients engage with us on multiple assignments on a year-round basis. We are headquartered in the US, working together as one team, around the world, in multiple locations.
Shareholder Meeting Advisory
We provide the following Shareholder Meeting functions:
- Alliance Advisors will consult with the company and its advisors on the shareholder meeting and proxy solicitation process. Alliance Advisors will provide advice on solicitation strategies, the solicitation timeline, and targeting of solicitation efforts.
- We coordinate outreach to ISS & Glass Lewis will obtain and review advisory firm reports and coordinate response to negative recommendations.
- Alliance Advisors will coordinate outreach to institutions including setting up calls as requested, preparing management to dialogue with institutions, providing investor dossiers, identifying proxy advisory firms’ (ISS/Glass Lewis) influence on investor proxy voting decisions, and coordinating investor follow up.
- We design and implement Retail Outreach campaigns to registered and NOBO shareholders. These campaigns include customized, targeted communications via phone campaigns, emails, text messages and follow up mailings.
For more information on Shareholder Meeting Advisory click here.
Contact Lou Vega at lvega@allianceadvisorsllc.com
Proxy Logistics
The Proxy Logistics Group at Alliance Advisors provides clients with a single source solution to handle all aspects of your obligations and tasks required to conduct a shareholder meeting.
- Our single source solution eliminates the need for our clients to coordinate scheduling and production with their transfer agent, DTC, financial printers, transporters, web hosting firms, mailing and distribution centers and the various proxy intermediaries for their shareholder meetings.
- With hundreds of corporate clients serviced annually, our Proxy Logistics experts will take over managing this end-to-end process from printing and mailing to vote tabulation and Inspector of Elections for annual, special and contested meetings.
- Our clients, both large and small, utilize our turnkey model to ensure all procedures are properly executed, all timetables are met, and the entire proxy process is professionally managed with a view towards financial efficiencies.
For more information on Shareholder Meeting Advisory click here.
Contact Krystle Di Laura at kdilaura@allianceadvisorsllc.com

John Glenn Grau
There are now virtually dozens of crucial steps that need to be performed in order to maximize voter response at even the most “routine” Annual Meeting. InvestorCom is well positioned to address each of its client’s particular needs given the direct involvement of its senior management team in every solicitation and the aggressive, “hands-on” approach it employs. InvestorCom’s Proxy Solicitation division combines forces with its Stock Surveillance and Corporate Governance Advisory divisions to identify institutional investors, analyze each institution’s voting tendencies based on management’s proposals, and develop and implement a strategy that will maximize shareholder voting and provide the best opportunity for passage of all management sponsored proposals.
The following is a brief list of what we offer with our Proxy Solicitation service:
- Corporate Proxy Solicitation and Consulting
- Shareholder Proposal Analysis and Management Proposal Development
- Proxy Fights
- Logistical Support

Independence | Experience | Results
The Laurel Hill Advisory Group is North America’s only independent cross border Shareholder Communications Advisory Firm. When a response from a shareholder base is required -whether as simple as a routine meeting or as complex as a hostile take-over or addressing escheatment matters, Laurel Hill makes certain the required response is attained.
On both sides of the border we are regularly engaged in high profile, complex and contentious situations involving M&A, restructuring, and corporate governance issues.
Our team’s experience includes the best proxy fight win record of any firm since our inception eight years ago. Our independence means we focus solely on serving our clients interests as we are not subject to the conflicts that arise within other proxy firms, which have transfer agent ownership.
Cross border operations allow us to effectively reach shareholders regardless of their location – Canada, the US or globally. We have offices throughout North America, giving our clients first rate cross border capabilities that specialize in contested or annual meeting solicitation, information agent services, Mergers and Acquisitions, special meeting solicitation and shareholder asset recovery programs.
We also provide Depository and Escrow services. Our state of the art Asset Recovery Center provides the ability to reach retail shareholders in an efficient and controlled manner. We believe that public issuers need to be proactive rather than reactive. If you agree, give us a call.

1407 Broadway
27th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(800) 322-2885
MacKenzie Partners, Inc. is a full-service proxy solicitation, investor relations and corporate governance consulting firm specializing in mergers-and-acquisitions related transactions. MacKenzie’s Proxy Solicitation and Mergers & Acquisitions Services Group provides advisory and execution services for annual and special meetings and in corporate control contests - such as unsolicited tender offers, proxy fights and consent contests.
Annual & Special Meetings - In our work with annual and special meeting proxy solicitation clients, MacKenzie Partners is often asked for an analysis and recommendation regarding the probability of passing specific proposals, and for the development of the most cost effective solicitation campaign that ensures a successful outcome.
Proxy Contests - Whether we advise a dissident shareholder or incumbent management, one of our key strategic roles is to frame the issues and shape the message to be delivered to a company’s shareholders. The goal is to convince shareholders to vote their proxies in favor of our client and against the opponent.
We also provide advice regarding the timing of proxy material mailings, press releases and advertising to receive maximum impact, to respond to the oppositions’ communications with counter-arguments, and to try to “get in the last word” before the annual meeting takes place.
Leading the way in Proxy Solicitation, Mutual Bank and Credit Union Conversions, and Proxy Fights
Always remember: “What works on Wall Street doesn’t always work on Main Street” We are THE EXPERTS at what will work on Main Street.

Donna Corso
Sodali & Co facilitates successful shareholder meetings through expert logistics, global investor outreach, and precise vote tabulation. Our integrated Corporate Governance and Proxy Services include tailored solicitation plans and post-meeting reports, ensuring comprehensive support and specialized campaign management year-round.
Our comprehensive support for annual and special meetings, ensuring seamless execution for public companies and membership organizations. Our services include strategic planning, shareholder communication, proxy solicitation, and vote tabulation. We provide regulatory compliance and facilitate effective stakeholder engagement, helping you meet your objectives. We design and implement targeted strategies to communicate key messages, gather feedback, and encourage participation and tailor our campaigns to resonate with retail investors, ensuring their voices are heard and their votes are cast.
Understand the dynamics of your shareholder base with our Voting Power and proxy Advisor Influence Analysis. We provide in-depth assessments of voting power distribution and the influence of proxy advisors. Our analysis helps you anticipate voting outcomes, develop informed strategies, and engage with key stakeholders effectively.
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